Whanganui news
South Taranaki iwi takes students to Silicon Valley
20 students will have a whirlwind tour of San Francisco’s tech sector.
'Unfair' sky high rents hit pensioners hard
Some pensioners are forced to spend almost all of their money on rent.
Whanganui has an Australian boxing champion
'It’s highly competitive and they don’t go there to mess about.'
Cricket coaching star takes on job at Nga Tawa
'Cricket is more than just a sport; it can shape and define us.'
International audience for Whanganui documentary
Double Farley film featuring Whanganui photographer and architecture will screen in Seoul.
80% of Whanganui schools serve breakfast to students
'If you’re not fed or nourished, you can’t learn.'
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'Kicked to the kerb': Disability advocates unhappy with funding freeze
'Even if it was $5000, that would have helped get it off the ground.'
Rural equine vets under pressure
'It can be anything from a tiny little scratch to the leg almost falling off.'
Remote Ruapehu restaurant wins national award
'We knew it was a fairly crazy project but we ended up putting two and two together.'
Council hands aviary to community group
Friends of the Aviary want to turn the facility into a 'valuable, educational resource'.
Cutting-edge electronica comes to life at Whanganui's Vinyl Room
Celebrate the release of a dance 12" on Whanganui’s newest record label, Pleasure.
'Unfair' sky high rents hit pensioners hard
Some pensioners are forced to spend almost all of their money on rent.
UCOL's new scholarships to support students with $180k in funding
'This funding is intended to help further remove barriers.'
Sarjeant Gallery floors carefully restored
The honey-coloured mataī floors are a feature of the 105-year-old gallery.
Comment: Dipsticks galore under the hood
OPINION: Kevin Page has been fiddling with his car's engine.
Taranaki Regional Council puts meetings online
Taranaki Regional Council now live-streams meetings on YouTube.
Happy 15th birthday, Gonville Library
'Community is such a beautiful word – it’s got unity in it, that’s why we do it.'
Community spirit shines in Whanganui
A new basketball court has been provided for the tamariki of Whanganui East
Cop's plea to those who know the truth about Ariki Rigby's murder
Hunt for killers of teen who died in 'unfathomable circumstances' enters third year.
South Taranaki iwi takes students to Silicon Valley
20 students will have a whirlwind tour of San Francisco’s tech sector.
Feed the right wolf – Rob Rattenbury
OPINION: How can two peas out of the same pod sometimes be so different?
Rugby: Whanganui Women confirm finals spot
The final will be a back-to-back match against the Thames Valley Vixens.
Rugby: Whanganui demolish Buller in Heartland match
Whanganui shattered previous milestones with a 91-7 win.
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Comment: Dipsticks galore under the hood
OPINION: Kevin Page has been fiddling with his car's engine.
Feed the right wolf – Rob Rattenbury
OPINION: How can two peas out of the same pod sometimes be so different?
Comment: Cancer Society deserves our support
OPINION: Nicky Rennie is a long-time supporter of Daffodil Day.
Gareth Carter: Spring’s arrival heralds seed planting time
OPINION: It's time for seeds of summer-growing vegetables and flowers to be sown indoors.
Mercury, Winstone Pulp in war of words over power price claims
Mercury has contested forest products company Winstone's claims about high power prices.
‘The Thing’ that has thrown Kevin Page’s semi-retired life into disarray
OPINION: Surgical intervention is most likely required.
Police apologise for mistaking teen's body for sheep as killer still at large
As police continue to hunt for the killers, her family prepare a special memorial event.
Comment: Cancer Society deserves our support
OPINION: Nicky Rennie is a long-time supporter of Daffodil Day.
Sport
Rugby: Whanganui demolish Buller in Heartland match
Whanganui shattered previous milestones with a 91-7 win.
Rugby: Strong showing for Whanganui Women against King Country
It was a rematch of sorts of last year's final.
Rugby: Level playing field for Whanganui and Buller
'We’re both in the same boat – one win, one loss.'
Athletics: Much to look forward to at Paralympics
Track and field has a strong NZ team of six athletes, writes Alec McNab.
Whanganui has an Australian boxing champion
'It’s highly competitive and they don’t go there to mess about.'
Rugby: Whanganui add experience for Poverty Bay clash
Whanganui have never lost to Poverty Bay in the Heartland era.
Superstock superstar off to UK for world finals glory
By invitation: Kiwi superstocks driver takes on the world
Rugby: Whanganui Women host Wairarapa Bush at Cooks
It's the first match of the North Island Heartland Series.
Business news
Mercury, Winstone Pulp in war of words over power price claims
Mercury has contested forest products company Winstone's claims about high power prices.
High energy prices threaten 230 jobs at Winstone Pulp International
If the plan goes ahead 230 people would lose their jobs.
Burgermania hits Whanganui
'We all offer different experiences and versions of the same thing.'
Lifestyle news
Gareth Carter: Spring’s arrival heralds seed planting time
OPINION: It's time for seeds of summer-growing vegetables and flowers to be sown indoors.
Remote Ruapehu restaurant wins national award
'We knew it was a fairly crazy project but we ended up putting two and two together.'
Gareth Carter: Flowering magnolias signal spring is upon us
Comment: I have been increasingly taken by the beauty and form of magnolias
OneRoof property news
Revealed: The hidden costs of buying a luxury home in NZ - could you afford a $100,000 rates bill?
The mortgage is just the start of it.
‘Yuck’ South Auckland home back on the market after unbelievable transformation
Overgrown deceased estate unrecognisable after 8-week renovation.
Overseas owners of quake-damaged home get $1m surprise
They abandoned the Christchurch property 14 years ago.
Car news & advice
Aston Martin Vanquish: brand's fastest, most powerful front-engined V12 to date
Move over DBS, the Aston Martin Vanquish is back... with a brand new V12.
2024 MG HS: new look, conventional values
A conventional compact SUV, but the 2024 MG HS is a solid step up.
Take a look at the Lamborghini Miura's rarely seen first prototype
Well-worn appearance is a testament to its pivotal role in Lamborghini's history.
Whanganui Midweek
Cutting-edge electronica comes to life at Whanganui's Vinyl Room
Celebrate the release of a dance 12" on Whanganui’s newest record label, Pleasure.
Happy 15th birthday, Gonville Library
'Community is such a beautiful word – it’s got unity in it, that’s why we do it.'
Community spirit shines in Whanganui
A new basketball court has been provided for the tamariki of Whanganui East
Rural news
The science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow poo
A farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.
Bay of Islands invasive caulerpa battle gears up with $10m boost
World-leading caulerpa eradication trials are taking a major step forward.
Liquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui Group
The company operates three large dairy farms - one in Taupō and two in North Otago.
Whanganui news
Gareth Carter: Spring’s arrival heralds seed planting time
OPINION: It's time for seeds of summer-growing vegetables and flowers to be sown indoors.
Club Metro on market as owners seek to pay debt
Donors have lent the club enough money to see it through to a sale.
Tick-tock: 12 months for council to deliver water plan
Whanganui is in 'a very fortunate position' compared with many other councils.
'Fantastic legacy': PM says Māori King Tūheitia was respected, appreciated by all
The Māori monarch had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery.
Feral animals are costing farmers a fortune - survey
Feral goats, pigs, deer and other wild animals are costing farmers at least $13m a year.
Cameras installed as parks face recurring vandalism
"Mindless vandalism" is frustrating South Taranaki ratepayers and council workers.
Oarsome News: Two key council issues
Retaining Māori wards? PM lambasted councils for ‘wasteful' spending.
'Right fair and just': Rangitīkei votes on Māori wards
Mayor Andy Watson says everybody has the right to know how councillors stand on the issue.
'Kicked to the kerb': Disability advocates unhappy with funding freeze
'Even if it was $5000, that would have helped get it off the ground.'
Rugby: Strong showing for Whanganui Women against King Country
It was a rematch of sorts of last year's final.
Rugby: Level playing field for Whanganui and Buller
'We’re both in the same boat – one win, one loss.'
'No one is going to want to live here': Proposed mill closure threatens town
The proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy.
Consultation to take place over tolling three new state highways in the North Island
NZTA assessments showed that tolling was feasible for each of these roads.
Rural equine vets under pressure
'It can be anything from a tiny little scratch to the leg almost falling off.'
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